2006-12-22 05:56:49 · 14 answers · asked by noelleblum 2 in Sports ➔ Other - Sports
zero impact. The only resistance is the water, so there is no repetitive shock to joints and injured areas.
2006-12-22 05:58:12 · answer #1 · answered by Mr 51 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First it depends on your injury, but swimming is great because you naturally float in the water, so you don't strain yourself as much, but water is also a natural resistor when doing exercise so it builds muscles without straining. Exercising in water is low impact and is easier on the joints. Attached are a few good websites regarding the reasons to use water therapy and how it helps.
2006-12-22 05:59:44 · answer #2 · answered by KAZ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming is the best because it is low impact, and therefore not as harmful to whatever body part was effected by the surgery.
2006-12-22 05:58:42 · answer #3 · answered by carin l 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because there is no pressure being put on you like if you were to use a weight machine. Plus, swimming targets pretty much every major muscle in your body.
2006-12-22 05:59:20 · answer #4 · answered by Low Key 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Low impact exercise
2006-12-22 05:58:30 · answer #5 · answered by Blunt Honesty 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
low impact on joints. the water also acts as a cushion for injured body parts.
2006-12-22 06:15:52 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because it's no-impact. Strengthens muscles without putting any stress on bones or joints.
2006-12-22 05:58:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jessy 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Minimal impact on body parts.
2006-12-22 05:58:09 · answer #8 · answered by kosmoistheman 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Swimming requires work from all of the musceles in your body.
2006-12-22 06:06:37 · answer #9 · answered by soccerkik17 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the water acts like a support for ur whole body because ur basically weightless. but it still provides great cardio and developes muscular strength.
2006-12-22 05:59:41 · answer #10 · answered by jaycetan3 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋